Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the Hanging of the Greens. Poinsettias and wreaths were placed during the service, decorating the outside of the building, Dick Clark lit the Candle of Hope, and Patti Amelotte led us in carols throughout the service.

Prelude - Selection of Christmas Carols and Irish Tunes - Patti Amelotte, dulcimer

Welcome & News of the Church

Changing of the Pastors' Stoles

Blast from the Past, presented by Marcia Millar

Lighting of the Candle of Hope and Call to Worship, led by Dick Clark

Carols of Advent - (#168) "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"

Moment for Children and Youth, led by Keri Scroggins

Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala

Carols of Advent - (#177) "Good Christian Men, Rejoice" and (#169) "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" ...